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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.05, 3,662.37 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.05, 3,662.37 and 775.44 is: 1,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.05 : 3,662.37 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.05/3,662.37 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.05x = 3,662.37 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.05x = 2,839,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,948.19/2,441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.41

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